Chicago Cubs unveil 2013 promotional and special events calendars

Promotional items include Darwin Barney Gold Glove replica trophy, Kerry Wood gnome and more. Special events include the inaugural Zubazpalooza night

March 29, 2013

CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have revealed promotional and Special Events calendars for the 2013 season. Details of each calendar follow below.

Promotional Calendar

Promotional items for the 2013 season include the Darwin Barney Gold Glove Replica Trophy presented by D’Agostino’s (April 13), Women’s Derby Hat presented by MasterCard (May 4), Kerry Wood Gnome presented by Bank of America (May 31), Harry Caray Replica Statue presented by Liberty Mutual (July 13), Cubs Lucha Libre Wrestling Mask to all fans in the Budweiser Bleachers (July 29) and a First Night Game Reissue Cap presented by ComEd (Aug. 12).

A complete list of the 2013 promotional items and dates can be found at http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/schedule/promotions.jsp?c_id=chc&y=2013.

Special Events

Special Events for this season include the inaugural Zubazpalooza event in the Budweiser Bleachers (Sept. 23), where participating fans will receive a pair of official Zubaz pants in Cubs colors. Fans will receive special perks and one lucky fan will have the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at the second annual Social Media Night (Aug. 21). Single Cubs fans will have the opportunity to mingle and make connections at the Aug. 1 Singles Night that includes a T-shirt giveaway in the Budweiser Bleachers. The Salute to Big Ten Night (Sept. 3) ticket package includes a special-edition Cubs hat that represents each participant’s Big Ten school of choice. Several appreciation nights are planned, including Law Enforcement Appreciation Night (May 15), Teacher Appreciation Day (July 9), Firefighter Appreciation Night (July 31), and Little League and Softball Appreciation Day (Aug. 14). The Special Events calendar concludes with an Oktoberfest Celebration (Sept. 24) that includes a ceramic Cubs Oktoberfest stein.

Special Event tickets must be purchased through the designated Special Events page of Cubs.com. Special Event tickets and information can be found at http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/specialevents.jsp. Questions may be directed to the Chicago Cubs Ticket Office at 773-404-4242.